Selena Quijada
Tucson
Summary
Detail-oriented recruiting professional with extensive experience in high-volume environments. Known for effective communication and strong problem-solving skills, successfully managing relationships with hiring managers and candidates to enhance the recruitment process. Passion for training and mentoring others. servant leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
MGA Homecare
Tucson
09.2025 - Current
- Assessed nurse compatibility with family needs in Tucson and Phoenix to ensure optimal placements.
- Partnered with case managers to secure suitable nursing coverage for families.
- Functioned as nurses' manager after hiring, providing necessary support.
- Verified compliance with all requirements prior to family engagement.
Recruiter II
AutoNation
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Executed full cycle recruiting for over 60 high-volume positions across two states.
- Recruited candidates for sales and service departments, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
- Built relationships and maintained constant communication with 30 hiring managers to facilitate efficient hiring processes.
Tech Recruiter
Carvana
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Executed full cycle recruiting, screening candidates for creative and design teams to meet hiring directors' needs.
- Increased portfolio passage rate from 10% to 75% through targeted self-directed learning.
- Conducted post-interview meetings with director-level interview panels to refine selection processes.
- Sourced candidates, leading to 75% of job offers extended to sourced individuals.
HR Team Lead
Carvana
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Led a team of three, supporting all Carvana locations (10,000+ employees) during prime COVID period.
- Resolved COVID-related matters by answering over 300 emails daily.
- Conducted tracing interviews to identify close contacts and enforce CDC guidelines.
Senior Recruiter
Carvana
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Promoted from recruiting coordinator to senior recruiter and team trainer within months, reflecting strong performance and leadership potential.
- Executed full cycle high-volume recruiting, resulting in over 80 offers monthly for corporate customer service teams, enhancing talent acquisition efforts.
- Planned and hosted weekly hiring events and job fairs with hiring managers, increasing candidate engagement and filling critical roles.
HR Assistant
Pride Event Group
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Recruited candidates for entry-level positions and facilitated new hire training sessions to support smooth onboarding.
- Executed bi-weekly payroll processing for entire workforce.
- Managed communications for over 400 employees, ensuring timely responses and effective information flow.
- Collaborated with HR director to align on strategic initiatives, enhancing departmental effectiveness.
Education
Sahuaro High School
05-2010
Skills
- Full cycle, high volume recruiting
- Candidate management
- Hiring manager collaboration
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- Smart Recruiter
- GEM
- Icims
- Phenom
- Problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Effective communication
Timeline
Recruiter
MGA Homecare
09.2025 - Current
Recruiter II
AutoNation
12.2023 - 05.2025
Tech Recruiter
Carvana
12.2021 - 10.2023
HR Team Lead
Carvana
06.2020 - 09.2021
Senior Recruiter
Carvana
06.2018 - 06.2020
HR Assistant
Pride Event Group
07.2017 - 06.2018
Sahuaro High School